Renault Espace, Driver'S Handbook Manual

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2.4
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
(2/3)
Depress the brake or clutch pedal, then
place the RENAULT 3 card (logo side)
in contact with the start button 2 for
around 2 seconds. Press button 2 to
start the vehicle. The message goes
out.
2
Accessories function
(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, with the
RENAULT card in the passenger com-
partment, press button 2 without press-
ing the pedals.
3
Operating faults
In certain cases, the RENAULT “hands-
free” card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, etc.;
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni-
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
The message “Place card close to
START button” appears on the instru-
ment panel.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not
s e l f - s u f f i c i e n t
a l o n e i n y o u r v e h i c l e ,
even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY .